• Winter Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs

    Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

    Come to the Louise Childs Library from January 4th-18th to find winter themed items hidden around the children’s section! Participants will receive a prize!

  • Win Tickets to Carmela Full of Wishes @ The Growing Stage @ Louise Childs

    Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

    Win tickets to see The Growing Stage’s production of Carmela Full of Wishes, based on the book by Matt De La  Pena, running from February 2nd through the 18th! Each person between the ages of 2 and 18 who attends a program here at Louise Childs (Between January 16 – January 27th) can enter to…

  • Winter Toddler Storytime @ Louise Childs

    Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

    Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for…

    Free
  • Kids Art Classes at the Museum

    Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

    Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.…

  • Snowflakes are Falling-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child

    Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

    Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$4 cash per…

  • Music & Movement

    Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

    Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

    Free
  • Winter Preschool Storytime @ Louise Childs

    Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

    Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of preschool storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for…

    Free
  • Walk-in Workshop: Purple Collage

    Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

    What could you make if you only could use purple materials?  You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only…

  • Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm

    Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…

  • English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime @ Louise Childs

    Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

    Join Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, and Miss Derenda at the Louise Childs library for a English Spanish Bilingual Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish, a…

    Free
  • Homework Help: Spanish @ Louise Childs

    Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

    Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, will be available at the Louise Childs Library for anyone who needs help with their Spanish homework! Bring your assignments or just stop by if…

    Free
  • Park & Read at Cranberry Lake Preserve Nature Center/Fire Pit

    Cranberry Lake Preserve Nature Center/Fire Pit 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY, United States

    Lasdon Park will be hosting a series of Park & Read sessions during the month of December. Seasonal stories will delight children as they discover the joy of reading in picturesque Lasdon Park & Arboretum with our captivating winter read aloud program. Join us each week as we bring stories to life, creating an enriching…

  • Read to a Dog @ Franklin

    Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

    Children ages 5 and up are invited to read aloud to Bronson, our visiting black lab therapy dog. Each child will have 10 minutes to read to Bronson, and maybe give him a pat or two. Be sure to arrive on time for your slot with a book in hand, or come a bit early…

  • Thought Bubbles Graphic Novel Book Club @ Main Library, Dorothy Henry & on Discord

    Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

    Thought Bubbles meets monthly to discuss all things comic books, graphic novels, and manga! (And all other nerdy interests!) Join our Discord server to get updates on upcoming meetings, swap comic recommendations, see what’s new to our library shelves, and more! Spotlight books every other month, otherwise pick what you want to read and feel…

    Free
  • Tai Chi

    Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

    Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

    FREE
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s New York City Center Season November 29 – December 31, 2023

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…

    $32
  • Newark Black Film Festival Presents—Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

    The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ, United States

    Come out and enjoy a film that follows Roach across seven decades.Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes, directed by Sam Pollard and Ben Shapiro. (82 mins). Not rated.The life and music of the legendary drummer, composer, bandleader, and social activist are explored through a remarkable series of creative peaks, struggles, and personal reinventions — from…

  • Winter Toddler Storytime @ Main Library

    Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

    Join us at any of the Sussex County libraries for 6 more weeks of toddler storytime. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Registration is required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Themes: Week of January 1: Mittens/Winter Clothing Week of…

    Free
  • Friday Storytime at the Museum

    Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

    Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…